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Control of Yellow Nutsedge in Pennsylvania Lawns and Athletic Fields
Yellow nutsedge may not be the worst weed problem in Pennsylvania lawns and athletic fields, but when conditions are right, it can certainly be a nuisance. Fortunately, nutsedge is relatively easy to control when using the proper herbicide at the correct stage of growth.
Jack Blythe – Denver Country Club
Having driven to Vail and back to Denver in one day, I woke up this morning for an early morning visit at Cherry Hill Country Club where I was shooting an upcoming ad for the Penn State Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program. The ad highlights alumnus Mike Burke, Superintendent at the Cherry Hills Country Club; and will be included in the September issue of various magazines as well as the Official Tournament Program for the upcoming BMW Championship.
Devon Moll – Country Club of the Rockies
After a brief stay in Palm Springs Islands, I'm going to visit three golf courses in the Denver area, the first one being the Country Club the Rockies in Vail, Colorado. This visit was with Devon Moll, who's doing an internship with another Penn State alum, Kevin Ross.
José Verduzco – El Dorado Country Club
The third stop on my internship visit for Penn State's Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program was to Palm Springs, California to visit with Jose Verduzco at Eldorado country. The Superintendent at Eldorado Country Club is Craig Ellis, who was a 1998 graduate of Penn State's Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program.
PSU Alum Hosts Memorial Tournament
Congratulations to alum Paul B. Latshaw on another successful memorial tournament! When it rains, it pours. But even if it pours during a golf tournament, the grounds crew at Muirfield Village Golf Club is ready. After all, it does take showers to green up the fairways.
Penn State Students Learn About Turf Management in the United Kingdom
Last week, seven Penn State students participated in a new course designed to provide experience in how turfgrasses are managed in the United Kingdom. The course involved weekly lectures during the 2014 spring semester on the history, design, and management of golf courses and athletic fields in England and Scotland. It culminated in an 8-day trip to the United Kingdom to visit several high profile turf venues.
Memorial Tournament Ticket Contest
Follow @PSUTurf on Twitter or Facebook for a chance to win tickets! The Penn State Golf Course Turfgrass Management Program is giving away tickets to the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. A total of two (2) tickets are available each day for Practice Rounds (Mon-Wed) and the entire tournament (Thur-Sun). All tickets will
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Turfgrass Research and Facilities: #EXT100Years
From its modest beginnings in 1929, Penn State's turfgrass research program has become one of the largest and best in the world. Research encompasses all aspects of turf management: breeding and selecting superior turfgrass varieties, developing improved techniques for establishing and maintaining turfgrass for various uses, and determining the environmental impact on variously maintained turfgrass areas.
Outreach and Cooperative Extension: #EXT100Years
To disseminate up-to-date research results to turfgrass professionals and homeowners, Penn State's turfgrass program has a strong outreach component. Cooperative Extension professionals statewide use workshops, consultations, and publications to cover topics such as diagnosing and managing turf diseases, selecting grass varieties, controlling weeds, and recycling grass clippings. Labs at Penn State are available for turf disease diagnosis and soil testing.
Watch PSU Alums Talk About Managing Sports Turf: #EXT100Years
Watch PSU Alums Talk About Managing Sports Turf
